§ Mr. Blackasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of children and young persons found guilty of offences in 1950.
§ Mr. EdeThe full figures for 1950 are not yet available. The following table gives the figures of persons aged under 14 and aged 14 and under 17 found guilty of offences in the 11 months ended 30th November, 1950:
— Under 14 14 and under 17 Male Female Male Female Indictable offences 22,785 1,578 13,293 1,408 Non-indictable offences and offences against Defence Regulations 9,884 446 14,178 922 Totals 32,669 2,024 27,471 2,330